The Blood Doesn’t Lie: Dyker Heights Demands Safer Streets Now

An SUV and a moped collided on 64th Street and 12th Avenue. Two teenagers on the moped were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed. The moped’s front end and the SUV’s left front were smashed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A collision between a BMW SUV and a Zhilo moped occurred at the intersection of 64th Street and 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened when the SUV, traveling south, struck the moped, which was heading west. Two 15-year-old males on the moped were injured: one suffered a hip and upper leg fracture, the other a contusion to the lower leg. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s front end were damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The moped riders were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s unsafe speed. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at 11th Avenue and 81st Street. Metal struck metal. A 20-year-old driver took the worst of it, left with a bruised shoulder. Police cited failure to yield and ignoring traffic control. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Five people were involved. A 20-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The other occupants, including two drivers and two registrants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. These driver errors were central to the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The collision underscores the persistent danger for all road users at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man on an e-bike collided with a parked sedan’s door on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left him conscious but bleeding from his arm, the street echoing with the scrape of metal and the sharp sting of injury.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after striking the right side doors of a parked sedan at 7307 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for the crash. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver operating a Fly Bird vehicle struck a parked SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact partially ejected the driver, causing injuries to his arm and hand. The driver suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2024 Zhilo Fly Bird, traveling south and going straight ahead, collided with a parked 2011 Merz SUV. The point of impact was the Fly Bird's center front end striking the SUV's right front bumper. The driver, a 61-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck collided with her on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck hit her right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:55 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling south struck a 63-year-old female bicyclist, also traveling south, impacting her right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The truck showed no damage. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions may have played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper and motorcycle’s front end were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86th Street in Brooklyn at 15:34. The sedan, traveling east, was making a U-turn when it collided with a motorcycle also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver’s pre-crash action as making a U-turn, indicating a failure to yield to the motorcycle traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, and the motorcycle driver was also licensed. Vehicle damage was limited to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV traveling north struck a westbound sedan on 68th Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s center front and the SUV’s right side doors. A rear passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2011 GMC SUV traveling north on 68th Street collided with a westbound sedan. The SUV struck the sedan with its right side doors while the sedan’s center front end was damaged. The crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV. She sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries, was conscious, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 65th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling north on 65th Street in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock but had no visible complaints. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary fault lies with the driver's errors as per the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The rider’s inattention and unsafe speed caused a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian remained conscious despite abrasions and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway struck a pedestrian crossing at the intersection near 73rd Street. The pedestrian, a male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors on the moped operator's part. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3, with abrasions noted. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding vehicle operators, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In Brooklyn, two sedans collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center back end damage in the evening crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 in Brooklyn near 1157 79th Street. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle rear-ending the other. The driver of the struck sedan, a 30-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends, consistent with a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 75-year-old woman was injured crossing Bay Ridge Parkway with the signal when a sedan struck her. She suffered facial contusions and bruises. The driver’s errors remain unspecified, highlighting ongoing dangers at Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Porsche sedan struck her. The victim sustained facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores the systemic risks pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 1 p.m. A 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit by a 2023 Mercedes SUV making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the cyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was unconscious at the scene, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield and misusing lanes during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and leg after a vehicle struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian squarely in the front. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Fort Hamilton Parkway near Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A pedestrian, a 77-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck driver distracted by inattention struck an SUV merging eastbound in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right rear quarter of the truck and left front quarter of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:47 in Brooklyn near 923 73rd Street. A box truck traveling east struck the left front quarter panel of a station wagon/SUV merging eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the SUV driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on 77th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, striking a parked vehicle and resulting in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:21 on 77th Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 47-year-old female driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan impacted the left front bumper against a parked Chevrolet truck, damaging both vehicles. The driver sustained head injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention on city streets, resulting in serious injury to a vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan driver failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection when the impact occurred, leaving her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 67 St in Brooklyn struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway around 6:15 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error in not yielding to the pedestrian. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 Street and 11 Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Hyundai sedan, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way at the intersection directly caused the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter rider suffered upper arm injuries after colliding with a sedan traveling east on 65th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. The rider remained conscious but bruised, highlighting risks in mixed traffic flows.

According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on 65th Street in Brooklyn, an e-scooter traveling east collided with a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion or error on the part of the e-scooter rider. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no cited driver errors. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck an e-scooter from behind on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash exposed driver distraction as a deadly hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 19:20 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound bus rear-ended a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, implicating the bus driver in failing to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and the bus impacted the left rear bumper of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 Street and 10 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:48. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and contusions, experiencing shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Nissan sedan. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or helmet use as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14